A Hot November 2015 for Goa

November 2015 in Goa felt more like the month of March and April.

Normally November heralds chilly mornings, fog and dew. The days continue to be warm, but afford a break from the usual October heat.

However November 2015 was warmer than November 2014, with average Low more than 2C higher and Average High continuing to be higher than normal.

Based on Observations at IMD, Panaji - Goa

This was mainly attributed to the string of Lows from Bay of Bengal, blowing west across the southern peninsula. This resulted in more overcast conditions in the early mornings and during the days.

The East blowing wind, prevented the cool north winds as also the west winds from the sea from setting in, raising the average temperature.

The daily temperature trend is as below. Maximum temperature recorded during the month was 35.7C and the minimum 21.0C

 The trend is expected into early part of December.

November cool winds taking a break - posted November 20, 2015

Morning of November 20, 2015 saw minimum temperature in Goa climb to 26.2C which is more than 4C above normal.

Skies were heavily overcast on November 19 and 20, under the influence of the low BB - 11, crossing over from Bay of Bengal. Day's highs are in the range of 34 - 35C.

Under the influence of the low, easterlies are blowing over Goa, preventing the cooler sea breeze from west from setting in.

Similarly while Mumbai, Pune and North Konkan reported minimum temperatures below 20C last few days, the cool winds from North have not yet reached Goa.

Light isolated rainfall has been reported in a few areas in Goa, not exceeding 2- 3 mm.

Not much variation is expected in the temperature pattern over next few days, with day highs in the range of 33 - 35C and low around 24C.